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Time of India
05-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
So near, yet so far: Vijayvargiya lost yet another political race
Bhopal: On Feb 26, Union home minister Amit Shah who was in Bhopal to address the valedictory function of the Global Investors' Summit delayed his return from Bhopal airport and met Kailash Vijayvargiya at the state hangar for about 20 minutes. Vijayvargiya was also caught unawares as he was travelling to Indore when Shah's phone call came and he rushed to Bhopal airport to meet him. The 20-minute meeting between the two fuelled speculations that Vijayvargiya might be entrusted the charge of BJP state president as VD Sharma had already completed his term. Shah came out of the meeting, resting his arm across Vijayvargiya's shoulder. The body language of both Shah and Vijayvargiya made people believe that the announcement is imminent. But days turned to weeks and months and though Vijayvargiya remained in the race for state president, when the announcement finally came on Wednesday – it was MLA from Betul assembly seat Hemant Khandelwal who made the cut to the top. The ascent of Kailash Vijayvargiya, MP's urban administration minister and Malwa strongman from a BJYM leader in the 1990s to BJP's national general secretary in-charge of West Bengal state has been dramatic. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Beyond Text Generation: An AI Tool That Helps You Write Better Grammarly Install Now Undo So has been his failure to make the cut to the top. Over the years Vijayvargiya has seen many a slip between the cup and the lip. For most observers the state BJP presidentship race turned out to be a recap of the 2023 assembly election. Kailash Vijayvargiya was one of the front-runners along with former chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, former Union ministers Narendra Singh Tomar and Prahlad Singh Patel for the post of MP chief minister. But, when the party announced the name of Mohan Yadav, it left everyone surprised. The question is, why is Kailash Vijayvargiya, a BJP stalwart in the state who never lost an election has not been able to get onto a bigger role. When he left the state in 2015 to join the central leadership under former BJP chief Amit Shah, Vijayvargiya was the minister for urban administration in the state govt. He was given charge of West Bengal, a place where politics is blemished with violence and bloodshed. With Vijayvargiya as the national general secretary in-charge of West Bengal BJP, the party secured just three seats in 2016 assembly elections. By 2019 Lok Sabha elections, West Bengal gave BJP 18 of the total 42 seats and a vote share of 40%. This made Kailash Vijayvargiya gain indisputable trust with Amit Shah. Then came the assembly election 2021 and deaths of party workers were reported by BJP every other day in TMC-governed West Bengal. It was a do or die fight for the saffron party. Though TMC retained power after securing 216 seats out of 294, BJP became the official opposition with 77 seats, a gain of 74 MLAs in five years. But violence was uncontrollable in West Bengal and BJP state chief Dilip Ghosh reported the deaths of 37 workers in post poll results. After the defeat, BJP organization was badly hit as most of the TMC leaders who joined the party before the polls returned to the TMC fold. Vijayvargiya had to take responsibility for all allegations that came from the organization and in 2023 returned to MP. Along with former Union ministers Narendra Singh Tomar, Prahlad Singh Patel, Faggan Singh Kulaste – Kailash Vijayvargiya was also asked to contest the assembly elections from Indore 1 seat. A reluctant Vijayvargiya, wanted a ticket for his son Akash Vijayvargiya, who was MLA for one term, a demand which the which the party supposedly shot down. Though in the race for chief minister, he was back to where he left in 2015 – made cabinet minister for urban administration. Speaking to TOI, a senior office-bearer of the state BJP argued, "It is not just Kailash Vijayvargiya. It is party's policy that new faces should be brought forward and given the opportunity. Kailash Vijayvargiya, Narendra Singh Tomar, Prahlad Singh Patel and Narottam Mishra have had their time in the party. Their contribution is respected by all, but time has come for generational change. No single person is being targeted. " BOX... THE ENIGMA: WHY HE FAILS 1. When it came to the CM's post, BJP has always appointed an OBC since more than 50% of voting population in the state comes from that community. Hence, Uma Bharti, Babulal Gaur, Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Mohan Yadav. Vijayvargiya being a Marwari Baniya, got beaten in the caste calculation. 2. Kailash Vijayvargiya is now 69 years and though he is a seven-time MLA, he like other senior party legislators is not getting preference because of the age factor. Internal policy of the BJP is to build new leadership with younger faces. 3. West Bengal assembly polls 2021 did not go well for Vijayvargiya despite attaining the status of the second most important party in the state. Allegations were levelled against him by BJP veteran Tathagata Roy 4. Hemant Khandelwal as state BJP chief was the choice of CM Mohan Yadav. Appointing Khandelwal as organisation head ensured there is no conflict between the party and the govt
Time of India
02-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Centre picks Bhopal for beggar-free project under SMILE scheme
Bhopal: An order of district collector Kaushlendra Vikram Singh, ahead of Global Investors' Summit (GIS-2025) taking place in the state capital, to enforce 'begging ban' may not have freed Bhopal from the scourge of begging but there is still hope. Bhopal has now been selected by the union ministry of social justice and empowerment under its Support for Marginalised Individuals for Lideligood & Enterprise (SMILE) project to make the city beggar-free. Singh had banned begging under section 163 of the Bhartiya Nagrik Suraksha Samhita (BNSS) on February 3, 2025. Under the ban, both begging and giving alms to beggars had been banned and declared a crime. Children selling goods on traffic signals and other places had also been banned. A committee headed by joint director, social justice department, RK Singh was also formed to monitor the impact of the ban and initially, there appeared to be some impact with at least begging on roads and busy traffic junctions coming under control but beggars could still be seen particularly outside religious places and markets. A night shelter room in Kolar was converted into 'Bhikshu grah (a place for stay of beggars, where they were provided food and shelter)' but overall, the experiment didn't have the desired impact. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Now, the ministry of social justice and empowerment has stepped in selecting Bhopal district under its project SMILE to make it begging-free. Informing this a spokesperson of the district administration said that experienced and capable NGOs are requested to send their proposals to run the rehabilitation centre being run for the beggars till 5.00 pm on July 15, 2025. The NGOs registered under Society Registration/Firm/Public Trust Act will be eligible to apply. They should not be blacklisted by any department of the government, have 5 years of experience in carrying out rehabilitation job and should have a sound financial condition. They can send their proposal through email, post or personally hand it over in the office of joint director, social justice department in the old secretariat building.
Time of India
30-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Doon residents upset over lack of transparency in beautification projects
Dehradun: For over a month, beautification work has been underway at four major landmarks in Dehradun. However, many residents have expressed dissatisfaction at being excluded from the planning process once again. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Dehradun Smart City Limited (DSCL) is executing landscaping and beautification efforts at Dilaram Chowk, Clock Tower, Sai Mandir Chowk, and Kuthal Gate, in addition to drainage upgrades at ISBT. According to officials, the projects, estimated to cost Rs 10 crore, aim to transform available spaces with modular designs that not only enhance cleanliness but also attract tourists. Sources told TOI that these projects were assigned to DSCL to utilise leftover funds after the dissolution of Smart Cities Mission by March 31 this year. "Extensive beautification was already carried out just a year and a half ago for the Global Investors' Summit, costing taxpayers lakhs. Now we're starting from scratch again instead of maintaining existing work. This is a blatant misuse of resources," said social activist Anoop Nautiyal. He also criticised the lack of public engagement. "Citizen involvement was completely absent from the process. If plans were shared publicly, feedback and suggestions could be included. Lakhs were spent to build Brahmakamal Chowk, only to dismantle it later. The Clock Tower has undergone multiple redesigns in recent years. This culture of working in silos is disappointing, and authorities must change their mindset," Nautiyal added. Administrative officials, however, claim that the revamped landmarks will reflect local 'pahadi' aesthetics and will help streamline traffic with new slip roads and signals. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "Most of the work will be done by the end of June," said DSCL ACEO Tirath Pal. The only major active Smart City project remaining in Dehradun after this is the Rs 206 crore Green Building initiative. Meanwhile, civic bodies also voiced concerns, particularly as the Clock Tower area falls under the jurisdiction of Dehradun Municipal Corporation (DMC). "Multiple agencies working independently often lead to coordination and maintenance issues, as we've seen with previous projects," said a senior DMC official, speaking on the condition of anonymity.
NDTV
11-05-2025
- Business
- NDTV
100 To 150 Missiles Every Year: Inside India's New BrahMos Production Unit
New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday virtually inaugurated the BrahMos Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility in Lucknow. The state-of-the-art unit is built under the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor, which consists of six key nodes - Lucknow, Kanpur, Aligarh, Agra, Jhansi, and Chitrakoot. The Lucknow unit will assemble and test the existing supersonic BrahMos cruise missiles and also produce the lighter, next-generation (NG) variants that will dramatically boost India's precision-strike capabilities from land, air, and sea. The Lucknow unit will assemble and test the existing supersonic BrahMos cruise missiles and also produce the lighter, next-generation (NG) variants that will dramatically boost India's precision-strike capabilities from land, air, and sea. What Is BrahMos? BrahMos is a universal precision-strike missile that can be launched from land, sea, and air platforms. It is designed for day-and-night operations in all weather conditions. With multi-role, multi-target, and multi-platform capabilities, BrahMos has earned the reputation of a true force multiplier on the modern battlefield. It has undergone over 100 successful test firings. About The BrahMos Production Unit The facility is designed to manufacture 80 to 100 BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles annually and will later scale up to produce 100 to 150 next-generation variants each year. It is developed by BrahMos Aerospace, a joint venture between India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Russia's NPO Mashinostroyeniya (Scientific Production Association of Machine-Building). The unit will produce missiles which will have a range of 290 to 400 km and will fly at a top speed of Mach 2.8 (approximately 3,430 kmph). The BrahMos missile uses a "fire and forget" guidance system for high-precision strikes, IANS reported. The next-generation BrahMos variant is significantly lighter at 1,290 kg (down from 2,900 kg), enabling fighter jets like the Sukhoi Su-30MKI to carry up to three missiles instead of just one. Inside The Facility And What It Offers The missile unit has been constructed at a cost of Rs 300 crore on 80 hectares of land provided free of charge by the Uttar Pradesh government. The foundation stone for the facility was laid in 2021, and the entire project was completed in a short span of just three and a half years. The Lucknow unit will also house the Titanium and Super Alloys Materials Plant, officially known as the Strategic Materials Technology Complex, for producing aerospace-grade materials critical for defence systems. A separate facility -- the Defence Testing Infrastructure System (DTIS) -- will also have its foundation stone laid during the event. DTIS will serve as a dedicated hub for testing and certifying a wide range of defence products. The corridor was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the 2018 Global Investors' Summit. Uttar Pradesh is the second state, after Tamil Nadu, to establish a dedicated defence corridor.
Hindustan Times
28-04-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Review meeting: U.P. minister takes Udyami Mitras to task over pending MoUs
Uttar Pradesh industrial development minister Nand Gopal Gupta 'Nandi' on Monday took Udyami Mitras to task at the monthly review meeting after several cases of pending status of memorandums of understanding (MoUs) at the Nivesh Sarathi portal were reported. For the review meeting, 118 Udyami Mitras assembled at the Indira Gandhi Pratishthan in Gomti Nagar. CEO of Invest UP Vijay Kiran Anand and principal secretary, Industrial development department, Alok Kumar were also present. During the session, the Invest UP CEO quizzed Udyami Mitras of various districts after the current status of MoUs in their respective districts was not updated. These MoUs were signed by the state government at the Global Investors' Summit in February 2023. The minister asked Udyami Mitras of Hathras, Kanpur, Pratapgarh, Ayodhya, Prayagraj and Lucknow about the reason for the pending status of MoUs in their respective districts. When Udyami Mitras were not able to give a suitable reply, the minister asked them to come prepared for the meeting next time. Speaking on the occasion, the minister told Udyami Mitras to chase every investor till the time the MoUs are rolled out. 'You will have to pursue every investor and address all his queries,' he told Udyami Mitras. 'It is due to investment-friendly perception of the state that investors are coming to Uttar Pradesh. This perception has been built over the period due to constant efforts of PM Narendra Modi and chief minister Yogi Adityanath,' Nandi said. He further said facilitating and handholding investors throughout the process is crucial to converting investment inquiries into established industries. Earlier, addressing the gathering at the meeting, chief secretary Manoj Kumar Singh suggested Invest UP to constitute a dedicated team tasked with identifying land of closed mills, factories and sugar mills for new industrial projects. He emphasised that resolving land-related challenges is vital to enhancing Uttar Pradesh's reputation as an investor-friendly state. Also speaking on the occasion, Alok Kumar, principal secretary, infrastructure and industrial development department, presented the roadmap for enhancing stakeholder collaboration to make Uttar Pradesh a globally competitive investment destination. Vijay Kiran Anand, CEO of Invest UP, outlined the agenda for the conclave and initiated the goal-setting exercise for the upcoming year. Emphasising a structured and strategic approach, he said: 'Coordination is key to attracting investment. Teamwork doesn't just mean working together, it means growing together, learning from each other and creating something greater.' Surya Pal Gangwar, secretary to the chief minister, gave a detailed presentation on strengthening district-level investment promotion mechanisms. Earlier in the session, Prathamesh Kumar, additional CEO of Invest UP, delivered a welcome address, emphasising the importance of seamless coordination among all stakeholders involved in the investment process from Udyami Mitras to District Industries Centres (DICs). Later in the evening, Swami Dinadayal Krishna Das Ji, vice president of the ISKCON, shared motivational insights on personal and professional growth, inspiring participants to progress with grace and resilience. On the occasion, a book 'Udyami Mitra' was also released.
